The prestigious Masters Golf Tournament will tee-off in Portugal's Algarve later this month.
Heralded as one of the most important golfing events on the PGA European Tour, the tournament will commence on October 16th, running until the 19th.
Competitors in the Masters will include the European Tour's current leader, Robert Karlsson and British golfers Lee Westwood,and ......

I Thought I must make all members aware of the dangers of picking your hire car up and dropping off at faro airport.This year I used AUTORENT ALGARVE CAR HIRE, I picked the car up and paid cash in euros at the airport, leaving my credit card details with them. The rep gave me the key with a print out with various scratches etc which were on the car.I did not need him to find the car as its easy to find as we have been to the algarve for three years. We then used the car for two weeks,before we left it at the airport I filled up with diesel in Loule,leaving the car as close as posible to the parking bay I picked it up from,and left the key behind the visor.

Two months (statements) later I recieve a credit card statement with 106 euros .........

Hi, we are thinking of going to Albuferia for the whole month of February next year, staying in an apartment. As we have never been before we were just wondering what it would be like at that time of year, weather being our main concern and will there be anything going on at night, restaurants, bars etc.
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If you have Adobe Reader and you are holidaying in the Algarve you will find all the various Freemaps of each destination a useful source of reference.Click the readmore link below to get your copy!

A wide and varied selection of photos of the Algarve region of Portugal.

Let's hear it for family vacations! They offer the ideal opportunity to enjoy quality time with your child — while building some wonderful family memories.

But traveling with children presents some very real challenges. How do you ensure a happy and relaxing vacation for one and all? The secret is flexibility, humor, and detailed planning. These tips will start you on your way:........

Even in the low season months of the year (November - March) many holiday-makers take advantage of:-

• lower air fares
• lower prices for accommodation (£250 / week)
• the lack of crowds , empty beaches and cliff top walks
• instant service in the restaurants
• the warmer climate ( over 320 days of sunshine / year)
• Club Albufeira open all year round and 24/7 and other attractions (Zoomarine)
• Escaping the cold winters and high fuel bills
• Special discount for long term stays

Zoomarine is one of the Algarve´s biggest attractions and certainly lives up to the hype. Open all year round, entry tickets are very reasonably priced, and you can spend a fun packed day at the park with plenty to keep all the family entertained.

The spectacular shows include: Dolphins in Motion - a breath-taking demonstration of the dolphins’ agility, intelligence and the special bond they have with their trainers. I could have watched this show several times over, especially as the routine varies from show to show to keep the dolphins stimulated. The Magic Book - a pantomime performed by seals, sea lions and their trainers, loosely based on Peter Pan.This show gets lots of laughs and applause from the audience and is definitely one that the kids will enjoy. The Enchanted Forest - a slap stick show with tropical birds that promotes environmental awareness. Sweeping the Skies - a dramatic and educational birds of prey display, which allows you to see these impressive birds very close up!

There is also an Aquarium, showing over 20 marine ecosystems, and several marine life habitat exhibitions scattered around the park. My favourite at the moment, is the 4D cinema show. Aimed at raising our environmental awareness, this show is an entertaining ......

Portugal may not have a player in this year's Ryder Cup - but many of Europe's top golfers own property there. It's easy to see why, says Rupert Bates

Property and golf are joined at the hip, and Portugal is the golden belt holding up the market. Myth has it the Algarve was where the ancient gods came to rest from their labours - Zeus drinking nectar at the 19th hole; Aphrodite wrapped in seaweed at the spa.

Those in the Mark Twain camp who consider golf a good walk spoiled, look away now: the Ryder Cup, the biennial golfing battle between Europe and.......